Persisters: meaning, definitions and examples

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persisters

 

[ pəˈsɪstərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

People who continue to engage in a behavior or activity despite experiencing negative consequences or lack of progress.

Synonyms

perseverer, resolute individual, tenacious person

Examples of usage

  • The persisters in the study were those who kept working on the task even when it seemed impossible.
  • Her determination to succeed despite numerous setbacks marked her as a persister.
Context #2 | Noun

in biology

Organisms that can survive in harsh conditions or environments.

Synonyms

hardy creature, resilient organism, survivor

Examples of usage

  • The desert plant was a true persister, able to thrive in extreme heat and drought.
  • Certain bacteria are known as persisters because they can withstand antibiotics.

Translations

Translations of the word "persisters" in other languages:

🇵🇹 persistentes

🇮🇳 दृढ़निश्चयी लोग

🇩🇪 Beharrliche

🇮🇩 orang yang gigih

🇺🇦 стійкі

🇵🇱 wytrwali

🇯🇵 粘り強い人たち

🇫🇷 persévérants

🇪🇸 persistentes

🇹🇷 ısrarcılar

🇰🇷 끈질긴 사람들

🇸🇦 المثابرون

🇨🇿 vytrvalí

🇸🇰 vytrvalí

🇨🇳 坚持者

🇸🇮 vztrajni

🇮🇸 þrautseigir

🇰🇿 табандылар

🇬🇪 მდგრადები

🇦🇿 israrlı insanlar

🇲🇽 persistentes

Word origin

The term 'persisters' originated in the field of psychology to describe individuals who exhibit a high level of perseverance and determination. Over time, the term has also been adopted in biology to refer to organisms with the ability to survive in challenging conditions. The concept of persisters highlights the importance of resilience and persistence in various aspects of life.

See also: persist, persistence, persistent, persistently, persisting.